Construction Inspector I, II or III na Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT is looking for a Construction Inspector I or II in our Greenville Area Office in the Paris District. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you enjoy working outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!  

This job opening is for one Construction Inspector I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay.

Construction Inspector I – B18 | $45,521- $71,055 yearly 
Construction Inspector II – B19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly
Construction Inspector III - B20 | $51,158 - $81,351 yearly

 

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Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector I, II or III:

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for the Construction Inspector II or III:

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. 
• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Prepares reports.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

Additional Duties for the Construction Inspector III:

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees. 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience for a Construction Inspector I: No experience required.
Experience for a Construction Inspector II: Construction Inspector II: 1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
Experience for a Construction Inspector III:Construction Inspector II: 2 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector I or II

• Basic roadway design
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

Construction Inspector II or III:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector III:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
• Calculations
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information.

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